RANDOM Flashcards
Identification of grains in discharge.
Microscopy
Growing the causative organism to confirm the diagnosis.
Culture
Examining tissue samples
Histopathology
more common in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in areas with poor healthcare infrastructure. Countries with high prevalence include Sudan, India, Mexico, and several African and Southeast Asian nations.
MYCETOMA
Usually found on fingers, hands, knees, and elbows. They have a rough, raised surface.
Common Warts (Verruca Vulgaris)
Found on the soles of the feet. These warts can be painful due to their location and are often flat due to pressure from walking.
Plantar Warts (Verruca Plantaris
Smaller and smoother than other types, often appearing on the face, neck, or legs.
Flat Warts (Verruca Plana)
Long, thread-like warts that typically appear on the face, especially around the mouth, eyes, and nose.
Filiform Warts
Found around or under the fingernails and toenails, potentially causing discomfort and affecting nail growth.
Periungual Warts
A sexually transmitted form of warts that appear in the genital and anal areas.
Genital Warts
Warts are caused by different strains of HPV, which infect the top layer of the skin. The virus is spread through direct contact with a wart or something that touched a wart, like towels or surfaces. Small cuts or breaks in the skin make it easier for the virus to enter.
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Freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen.
Cryotherapy
Using an electrical current to burn off the warts.
Electrosurgery
Ring-shaped lesions with a scaly border and central clearing.
Tinea Corporis (Ringworm of the Body)
Brown or black patches on the palms or soles.
Tinea Nigra
